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The new report by Intergenerational England sets out a blueprint for how we can build a more connected society by fostering intergenerational solidarity.

In today’s newsletter: join us for tomorrow’s HAPPI Hour webinar on Older People’s Housing Preferences, respond to the extended New Town Inquiry call for evidence, catch up with last week’s HAPPI Hour recording, explore a new Carers UK/Housing LIN report, and much more!

ADASS and TSA have developed a free Blueprint, Unlocking the Power of Proactive and Preventative Care Services, to help UK councils scale digital preventative services.

Based on data from their annual State of Caring survey, the report from Carers UK shines a light on carers’ housing situations and the challenges that can be faced with costs and accessible housing.

Missed our latest HAPPI Hour? Catch the replay now! We were thrilled to kick off our Spring/Summer HAPPI Hour webinar series with a fantastic session focused on Global Perspectives on Intergenerational Living. 

Welcome to this week’s edition of HLINks! We share Vivensa Foundation's exciting announcement, Global Intergenerational Week highlights, new independent commission on adult social care, a new Housing LIN blog by Tony Watts OBE older voices in policymaking and planning, and more!

The independent commission into adult social care, headed up by Baroness Louise Casey, has published its terms of reference. It sets out the two-phase approach of the commission that will identify medium- and long-term recommendations, reporting back by 2028.

This new Housing LIN guest blog by Tony Watts OBE explores the urgent need to amplify the voices of older people in housing policy and development, particularly in the South West of England.

The Dunhill Medical Trust has changed its name to the Vivensa Foundation! This new name better reflects its mission as a funder and impact-intentional investor in research and social innovation for ageing well.

Today marks the end of Generations Working Together's #GIW25, a global awareness week advocating that the relationships between older and younger people are not just ‘nice’ but essential. We’re highlighting the following resources and events for #GIW25.